The Leipzig Circle, Vol. 1 (Live)

Featuring

David Adams
Kate Gould
Daniel Tong
London Bridge Trio
Fanny Hensel
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Robert Schumann
Clara Schumann

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Historical Context

The album highlights women composers, Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann, whose music was often sidelined due to their gender in the 1830s and 40s.

Composer Biography

Several of Fanny Mendelssohn's original songs were published under her brother Felix Mendelssohn's name due to her enforced reticence.

Performer Biography

The London Bridge Trio, one of Britain's leading chamber ensembles, was formed in 2002 and is known for their nuanced interpretations.

Composer Biography

Despite Fanny Mendelssohn's musical gifts, a professional career in music was considered unrealistic for a lady of her background, unlike for her younger brother Felix Mendelssohn.

Album & Artwork

This album, titled 'The Leipzig Circle Vol. I', features chamber music by Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Felix Mendelssohn.

Composer Biography

Fanny Mendelssohn died in 1847 at 41 from a stroke, and her brother Felix Mendelssohn died six months later from a similar cause, believed to be due to the shock of her death.

Composer Biography

Fanny Mendelssohn, sister of Felix Mendelssohn, was born into a prosperous family that had renounced Judaism and had their children baptized, adding their mother's surname, Bartholdy.